Just got $10,000 and need to spend it

[ofwgkevin]

My dad said if I use the 10 grand this month we get 5% off.
I've been playing guitar for about 8 years now and am about to graduate.
I already have a
- PRS SE Custom
- Orange AD30
- Orange 212.

I'm a big fan of high gain and drop tuning.

Currently my list is getting down to
Blackstar tube reverb and delay
Boss 7 band eq
2 attenuators
Two Mesa 412s
Mesa Dual Rectifier Roadster
Boss Loop station
Fulltone OCD pedal
2 Tube screamers (for each amp)
ABY switcher (to play on both headz)
About $800 on mics

now, I have about 2 grand left
but I don't want to spend all of it so I could possibly get a new camera or something

I'm pretty much looking for a solid 7 string guitar

I like heavy gauge strings, I'd like to have the low A be on .15s

Not sure which guitar to get

But I f'ing hate tremolos that lock/tuning keys because I mean dives are cool but it's a bitch to tune or string.

Advice?
Other ideas for gear?

[madstrat]

Originally Posted by ofwgkevin

My dad said if I use the 10 grand this month we....


Advice?

well as we say in the golf game...

hit it 'til you're happy

[parlopower]

Originally Posted by ofwgkevin

My dad said if I use the 10 grand this month we get 5% off.
I've been playing guitar for about 8 years now and am about to graduate.
I already have a
- PRS SE Custom
- Orange AD30
- Orange 212.

I'm a big fan of high gain and drop tuning.

Currently my list is getting down to
Blackstar tube reverb and delay
Boss 7 band eq
2 attenuators
Two Mesa 412s
Mesa Dual Rectifier Roadster
Boss Loop station
Fulltone OCD pedal
2 Tube screamers (for each amp)
ABY switcher (to play on both headz)
About $800 on mics

now, I have about 2 grand left
but I don't want to spend all of it so I could possibly get a new camera or something

I'm pretty much looking for a solid 7 string guitar

I like heavy gauge strings, I'd like to have the low A be on .15s

Not sure which guitar to get

But I f'ing hate tremolos that lock/tuning keys because I mean dives are cool but it's a bitch to tune or string.

Advice?
Other ideas for gear?

Baritone or extended scale guitars suitable for heavy stuff with hard tail bridges:
- PRS Mike Mushok signature
- Gibson Explorer and Les Paul studio as baritone version
- Gibson Buckethead models (also Les Paul type)
- Schecter Hellraiser C1-EX (6 string) or Jeff Loomis NT (7 string)
They are all under or about a grand, except for the Gibson Buckethead.

Oh, and I would swap the Mesa Rectifier and 4*12 cabs against an Engl (Fireball 100, Powerball, Victor Smolski or Invader) with an Engl cab (Vintage 4*12 or 4*12 XXL). More value for the money, in my opinion (as if that would count).

[miv.gabriel]

You can't go wrong with an Ibanez Prestige 7, I'm playing one right now and it feels great. Thing is, I'm not the biggest fan of the Stock PUs, I'd invest in a pair of Bareknuckle Aftermaths or Nailbombs, take a look at the Bareknuckle site and see what you like, you really can't go wrong with their stuff. If you like drop tuning, and don't have little girl hands like me, then get a 27" or 28" scale, it really tightens up the low end. Make sure to get a hardtail bridge, not a tremolo model.

If you're doing mics, honestly just pick up a pair of sm57s. There's a reason why they're used by everyone. And sm7 is also a great way to get a different sound, and for $400 is pretty the very best value you can possibly get for a microphone. So many records use that on almost everything (vocals, guitars, bass, even some drums). This also leaves you more of a budget for a guitar, I'd put more money there if I was you.

I would personally get a Fractal Axe FX II, but if you want a plug and play tube sound, it can be a little much. Takes a lot of time to get the right sound out of it, but it's very worth it. Still, take a look at that piece of gear, it might just change the way you make noise.

ENGLs are great, so are Peaveys.

So before you decide what guitar to get, check out these companies:

Dmoness Guitars - Lutherie Infernus The Cimmerian is the only style I would get, this company is very metal lol

ViK Guitars - Gallery - Adam Getgood's Duality 7 Some of the sexiest guitars EVER are made by this dude, he makes his own PUs too. I want this guitar so bad!

Check this shit bra: Welcome to The Private Reserve - Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars! - The Private Reserve - Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars

You got questions about extended range guitars? I'm a big ***** for that stuff haha

[nedorama]

to prevent everything in your room from rattling, buy 2 Auralex GRAMMA acoustic decouplers -- these make a big difference on tightening up the sound.

Mics - 57's are fine, but I'd go for 2 Sennheiser e906 instead. Much better/flatter mic for not a lot more.